Robotics

How Robots Are Helping in the Fight Against Climate Change

The effects of climate change become more dramatic every year. As humans, we are experiencing changes in temperature and extreme natural disasters are sweeping across the world. Plants and animals are also affected by the changing climate, with delicate species at risk and crops dying in extreme heat and drought. Globally, robot developers and researchers …

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August Educators of the Month: How to Get a Clue About Coding with Board Games

We love that our little Ozobots Evo and Bit don’t just teach coding – they inspire creativity too! One way we’ve seen kids use them is as smart board game pieces. An activity providing fun for the whole family, board games bring all ages together and actually do their own great job of combining creativity …

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Teachers Helpers: Humanoid Robots and Robotic Toys in the Classroom

Robots don’t just assist with complex medical procedures and explore the deepest regions of space: They also help kids learn in the classroom. They befriend children who are too shy to talk to their classmates, and can hold the attention of students who otherwise have trouble focusing. Educators use robot helpers in different ways. Some …

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Is Evo the TI-85 of Today’s Back-to-School Tech?

Ah, early August. ‘Tis the season of back-to-school shopping. For those of us of a certain age, it calls to mind the nostalgia of picking out preferred patterns of Lisa Frank notebooks and taking the leap to invest in snazzy mechanical pencils with a twist-to-dispense extra lead pack. Sometime during the middle school and high …

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Julys Educator of the Month tours National Parks by Ozobot

July’s Educator of the Month Visits National Parks from the Comfort of Color Codes

We’re celebrating a #SummerofSTEAM here at Ozobot, and for many, summer vacation means trips to see new and exciting parts of the country. For me personally, this is especially true. I wanted to take a brief moment to introduce myself, as this is my first post to the OzoBlog! My name’s Danielle. In June, my …

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Bot Beach Cleanup: STEAM education meets environmental care with Ozobot

#BuiltWithOzoBlockly: Bot Beach Cleanup

Ozobot’s #SummerofSTEAM is in full swing, and we’re finding inspiration everywhere. The latest creation we’re geeking out over? Our friends at Genesis did a bot trash collector project that combined three of our favorite things: Evo, coding, and caring for the environment. Genesis is a non-profit dedicated to sparking interest in STEAM education and giving …

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Explore New action skin activities with Marvel's Avengers

Suit Up, Avengers: New Marvel Action Skin Activities Are Here!

Coding is quickly becoming an essential skill for kids to grasp for future careers in STEM and beyond. While this may sound like a daunting task, there are ways to create fun, engaging programming projects that everyone can enjoy. Enter: Marvel’s The Avengers Action Skins for Evo! We know that coding with color is an …

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Celebrate Father’s Day with Hungry Hungry Ozobot game

Hungry, Hungry Ozobot: A Father’s Day Activity For Dads & Kids

From a young age, a child’s main priority is to play, and research has shown just how beneficial free play is to a growing brain. Want to attain cool Dad status this Father’s Day? Play catch in your backyard AND learn to code with your kids! Seriously, what better way to celebrate Father’s Day this …

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Laetitia Sonami: tech and art in an exclusive interview

Keep Breaking Things: An Interview with Artist/Engineer Laetitia Sonami

Sound artist, performer, and researcher Laetitia Sonami is truly one of a kind. In an era where the average digital music performer’s idea of stage presence means staring at a laptop, Sonami uses technology to focus on presence and participation. Born in France, she moved to the United States in 1976 to pursue her interest …

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